Life Sentences for Mother and Partner in Toddler Murder Case

Sian Hedges and Jack Benham, both drug addicts, subjected 18-month-old Alfie Phillips to a night of violence, resulting in over 70 injuries and traces of cocaine in his system.

Sian Hedges, 27, and her former partner Jack Benham, 35, have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Hedges' 18-month-old son, Alfie Phillips.
The toddler suffered more than 70 injuries during a night of violence, including fractures to his ribs, arms and legs, and traces of cocaine were found in his system.
The couple, both drug addicts, subjected Alfie to the attack during a drug and whisky-fuelled binge in their caravan in Kent in November 2020.
Despite denying any harm to Alfie, the pair were convicted of murder by a unanimous verdict, with Hedges required to serve a minimum of 19 years and Benham a minimum of 23 years before parole consideration.
Alfie's father, Sam Phillips, expressed his anguish in court, stating that he was robbed of the opportunity to see his son grow up and that he still feels he deserves answers.